Fleming Close Bicester, Cherwell
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX26), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6800546.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cherwell costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 86% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bicester North, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bure Park Nature, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bicester Health Centre, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £249,975 | £249,950 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £112,750 | £99,000 | £126,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2017 | 4 OX26 2YA | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2012 | 3 OX26 2YA | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2003 | 6 OX26 2YA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2003 | 1 OX26 2YA | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 7 OX26 2YA | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1997 | 4 OX26 2YA | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 16 May 1997 | 5 OX26 2YA | Detached | £126,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cherwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (58% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lords Farm, Lords Lane Bicester, OX27 7HL, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Garage Block Rear Of 52 To 58 Bucknell Road, Bicester, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 85 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX26 2XL | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| OX26 2YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bicester North 823,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bicester Village 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Heyford 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsley Road Highfield | 140 m |
| Car parks | Bicester Park and Ride | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 55.3 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bicester Health Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Damira Bicester Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Bicester Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Waddesdon Police Station | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Bicester Villiers Road Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bure Park Nature 11 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,900 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Four Allotment Sites Bicester 1.9 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bignell Belt | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Robin Hood Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Big Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Grunthill Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Trigger Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Graven Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cherwell: see them on the Cherwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Bure Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Bicester School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gagle Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cooper School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glory Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa local OX26 2XE | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Kent Hon Chinese Kitchen OX26 2XE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Golden Kitchen OX26 2XE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Restharrow Mead (10); On or near Chaucer Close (7); On or near Supermarket (7); On or near Goldsmith Close (6); On or near Keats Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 57% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 76% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 62% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cowper Close · Goldsmith Close · Coleridge Close · Keats Close · Wordsworth Close · Wesley Close · Kingsley Road · Buchan Road · Bunyan Road · Walpole Close · Chaucer Close · Barry Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.